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drouin secondary col lege news

SECONDARYC O L L E G E

DATE: FRIDAY 9TH FEBRUARY 2018

We value: Achievement, Respect, Commitment, Community

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Year 9 Geography PAGE 7

Year 9 Camp PAGE 20 Year 8 Camp PAGES 19 & 22

Principal Team Report

Deb Gentle Rob MonkMichael Wilson Rebecca Williams

2DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWS

With a new year, we welcome new students, families and staff to our College community. At our assembly on the first day, my message to students was to make the most of the many opportunities available. DSC staff have very high expectations of our students. With that comes the hope that students will commit to their learning and the assurance that our staff will support students to accept challenges and grow in their learning.

WELCOME TO NEW STAFFAt our first day assembly we welcomed both new and returning staff members to our College team:

New & Returning Teaching Staff

Rachel Bohni Learning Specialist/English

Laura Burton Humanities

James Firth English

Simone Hoogeveen English/Humanities

Jamal Jamoos Science

Annabel Morris Maths

Raminder Sandhu Maths

Madeline Stanton Art

Erin Warner PE/Japanese

New Education Support Staff

Shae Aarts Integration Aide

Isaac Daly Traineeship Sport

Katrina Marx Traineeship Intervention

Maya Naprelac Traineeship Intervention

Elyse Webb Integration Aide

VCE EXCELLENCE AWARDS We celebrated the successes of 2017 on the evening of Wednesday 20th December, with the annual College Presentation Evening. It was a very positive way to end the year with so many members of the College community attending.

Among the many awards and scholarships presented on the night, nine of the College’s high achieving Year 12 VCE students were recognised. These students were: Brooke Dorling, Alexander Fenner, Darcie Hower, Blake Johns, Jemyma Lieshout, Shannon Mellings, Ruby Pratt, Dylan Pryor and Chloe Smith.

Jemyma Lieshout was awarded the College Dux for 2017 and was presented with the Baw Baw Shire Academic Excellence Scholarship. Jemyma will begin studying Fashion and Textile Merchandising at RMIT University in 2018.

It was very pleasing to see the positive destinations the class of 2017 have been offered. We wish all 2017 graduates well for their future studies and careers.

Jemyma Lieshout, College Dux for 2017



COMMUNITY EVENTSOur College life includes many community events. On Saturday 10th February, our College Captains, House Captains, students and staff will participate in the Ficifolia Parade.

As I write this newsletter, House Captains are preparing for the Annual Inter-house Swimming Sports to be held on Thursday 15th February. We are all looking forward to an enjoyable summer day at the Drouin pool and some great competition between the four Houses.

Monday 19th February is a very important day in our calendar as we will hold our Celebration Assembly to recognise the progress students made in 2017.

VCE Parent/Student Information Evening will be held on Tuesday 13th February. Valuable information will be shared and there will be an opportunity to have all those burning questions about VCE answered.

We are also looking forward to a welcome BBQ and Information Evening for the parents of Year 7 students on Wednesday 14th February. This evening is a great way for parents to meet other parents and your child’s teachers.

BUILDINGSOn Saturday 3rd February, we took delivery of a relocatable building which will provide us with two very much needed classrooms. This should be ready for us to use in three weeks.

On Tuesday of this week we held a start-up meeting with Law Architects, Mackie Pty Ltd (builders) and the Victorian Building Authority. At this meeting we were able to confirm work on our new buildings will begin within the next two weeks. The first work will be the demolition of the old canteen and uniform shop. Prior to this the builders will set up their compound and safety fencing. This fencing will be in place for most of this year and will require all of us to be cooperative when moving around the site.

STUDENT LEADERSHIPIt was pleasing to see a large number of senior students stepping up as candidates for the recent House Captain Elections. Thanks to all those students and I hope they will contribute as senior students in their House.

Congratulations to the 2018 House Captains:

LAWSON PATERSON GORDON DENNIS

Captain Lateisha Edwards Taylah Stephens Emily Robb Jessica Murphy

Captain Dan Brown Jake Smith Harry Phillips Drew McLean*

Vice Captain Rani Grenville Maddi Shaw Karly Jans Chloe Werner

Vice Captain Belah Reid Lochie Shaw Jonah Serong Scott Simpson-Brewer*

*Dennis Boys were a tie: Scott Simpson Brewer, Drew McLean

SERIOUSLY FOCUSED!

The 2018 House Captains are

focused on leading their

House to victory.

Kicking off with the 2018

Swimming Sports.


Principal Team's Report ContinuedCOLLEGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2017 The role of the College Council is very important to the running of our College. It is the key policy making body and establishes the direction for the College. Our College Council is made up of six parent representatives, three staff representatives, the Principal, two student representatives and up to two Community representatives.

I encourage all parents to consider themselves or encourage other parents or community members to put their hand up for this important parent role at the College. All great schools have a committed and strong council with full parent representation. Please contact Ms Deb Gentle or Ms Josie O’Connor for further information if you are interested in these positions.

We have the following positions available in 2018

• 1 X Parent positions which is 1 year tenure

• 5 X Parent position 2 year tenure.

NOTICE OF ELECTION AND CALL FOR NOMINATIONAn election is to be conducted for members of the Drouin Secondary College Council.

Nomination forms may be obtained from the College General Office and must be lodged by 4.00pm Friday, 9th March 2018.

The ballot, if required, will close at 4.00pm on 16th March, 2017.

Following the closing of nominations a list of the nominations will be posted at the College. The terms of office, membership categories and number of positions in each membership category open for election are as follows:

If you are interested in nominating yourself or another parent, please contact the Business Manager, Ms Josie O’Connor as soon as possible.

E: [email protected] or Ph: 5625 1002

Membership Category Term of Office No. of Positions

Parent Member27th March 2018 - 24th March 202027th March 2018 - 26th March 2019

5 (2 Years)1 (1 year)

Community Member 27th March 2018 - 24th March 2020 1 (2 Years)


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KEY CONTACTSOur leadership team consists of the following members. Please make contact with your child's Learning Group Leader or Learning Culture Leaders if you have any questions or concerns.

POSITION STAFF MEMBER EMAIL Principal Deb Gentle [email protected] Principal Year 7 Rebecca Williams [email protected] Principal Year 8-9 Rob Monk [email protected] Principal Year 10-12 Michael Wilson [email protected] Manager Josie O’Connor [email protected] 7 Learning Culture Leader Kerrie Wainwright [email protected] 7 Learning Culture Assistant Rachel Davies [email protected] 8/9 Learning Culture Leader Diane Croft [email protected] 8 Learning Culture Assistant Corissa Rieschieck [email protected] 9 Learning Culture Assistant Jayde Werner-Duffield [email protected] 10-12 Learning Culture Leader Rose Allen [email protected] 10 Learning Culture Assistant Gita Walker [email protected] 11 Learning Culture Assistant Pat Dowty [email protected] 12 Learning Culture Assistant Andrew Walsh [email protected] Wellbeing Leader Mary Fankhauser [email protected] Wellbeing Assistant Casey Kamphuis [email protected] Wellbeing Assistant Anne Wilson [email protected] Nurse Laura Van Stijn [email protected] Jun Lim [email protected] & Learning Leader Teresa Fanning [email protected] & Learning Leader Heather Daldry [email protected] & Learning Leader Intervention Ashti Mullen [email protected] Specialist Rachel Bohni [email protected] Specialist Jo Brauman [email protected] Specialist Scott Hasley [email protected] Coordinator Bernie Walsh [email protected] Leader Jenn Davies [email protected] Coordinator Jayde Werner-Duffield [email protected] Coordinator Danielle Hirth [email protected] (SOSE) Coordinator Briani Brooker [email protected] Coordinator Peter Russell [email protected]/Health Coordinator David Sharpe [email protected] Coordinators Michelle Watson-Davies

Adrianne Perry [email protected] [email protected]

LOTE Coordinator Scott Hasley [email protected] Technology Coordinator Therese Gorton [email protected] / IT Technology Coordinator Ben Stein [email protected] 8 Hands on Learning Coordinator Bernie Walsh [email protected] 9 Pre Apprenticeship Coordinator Chris Senini [email protected] Coordinator Karly Goss [email protected]/Pathways Jennifer Rolls [email protected]/Pathways Kerry Wales [email protected]/Pathways / VET Coordinator Jayden King [email protected] (D&I) Coordination Emma Todaro [email protected] (D&I) Assistant Luana Crampton [email protected] & Numeracy Intervention Aleasha Innella

Lyn [email protected] [email protected]

Accelerated Pathways Program (APP) Coordinator Rachel Davies [email protected]

VASS Coordinator Natalie Fisher [email protected] Music & Choir Leader Natalia Gunning [email protected] (Bus) Coordinator Maureen Hickman [email protected] Melissa Tyrrell [email protected] Representative Maureen Hickman [email protected]


From the General Office...

CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF) PLEASE NOTE THAT A NEW APPLICATION FORM IS REQUIRED EVERY YEARThe Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund helps ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities.

CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.

If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child. CSEF cannot be used for curriculum or elective charges.

The annual CSEF amount per student is:

• $125 for primary school students

• $225 for secondary school students.

How To ApplyContact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or download from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef

More InformationFor the CSEF application closing dates and more information about the fund visit www.education.vic.gov.au/csef

FEESA reminder that all fees for 2017 are now overdue (unless you have arranged a continuing payment plan). Curriculum charges for 2018 are due by the end of Term 1 2018. Elective charges for 2018 will be added to statements in Term 1.

Please note statements will be sent home in Week 6 to families via email or mailed if no email has been provided. If you are making payments via BPAY or direct deposit please double check that you are using the correct payment details for DSC. These details can be found on your statement.

If you want your payment to go against a specific charge (eg netbook, camp) please notify the general office as any notes you make do not transfer across to our system.

To set up a payment plan for fees, please contact the Business Manager, Josie O’Connor to make an appointment. Please note: only Year 7 and 12 camps can be added to payment plans.

STUDENTS LEAVING EARLYIf you need to collect your child/ren from school early, please provide them each with a signed note explaining the reason and time to leave class. The student is to take this note to the Learning Culture Centre and place it in the IN tray in the morning for verification by a Coordinator. Students may collect their note at recess or lunchtime so that he/she may leave class and take the note to the Learning Culture Centre to sign out.

If you unexpectedly need to collect your student, please phone the office so we can call the student up at recess or lunchtime and give them a pass to leave class.

Please note: if you have arranged for your student to be collected by someone other than the primary / alternate family (as listed on the student’s record), we will require parent permission before the student can sign out with that person. Please send a note stating the person’s name or ring the general office to give permission.

We appreciate your co-operation in this process as this will minimise disruption to classes, the inconvenience incurred by parents having to wait unnecessarily, and time spent looking for students by office staff.

Welcome Back to 2018


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Country Bus TravelNotice to all Parents and StudentsCountry buses (this does not include in town bus services) are provided as a free service to eligible students for the sole purpose of providing transport between home and school. While transport to and from other locations may have been allowed in the past, this situation has become unmanageable and unsafe. The rules governing School Buses are clear in this regard.

Transport such as:• to the home of another student,• to after school employment,• to sporting and other social events, or• to another person’s home for the purpose of child

minding,are all regarded as private in nature and therefore the responsibility of the parents and students concerned.

Casual travel in the past has caused overcrowding on some buses which creates serious concerns with respect to safety. This year most buses are already running to their capacity so seating is not available.

As a result of these issues, and in accord with Department of Education and Training and Department of Infrastructure guidelines, no bus passes will be issued for any reason other than to facilitate short term emergency housing.

PLEASE NOTE: No bus pass will be issued for any other purpose.We deeply regret the inconvenience this may cause but we need to follow the guidelines set out by the Department of Education and Training as closely as possible, which are created in the best interests of safety for all students.

Maureen Hickman Transport Coordinator Drouin Secondary College

REMEMBER THE HIGH FIVECommit to your learning and make a great start to the year by following the High Five.


2017 PRESENTATION NIGHTSCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERSSCHOLARSHIP CERTIFICATE STUDENT NAMEBuxwear Award Shakira PearsonDrouin Cricket Club Award Ella JohnstoneDrouin Rotary Award Tillie NaprelacDrouin Rotary Award Jazmine FitzgeraldDrouin Rotary Award Kalen Wittmer LiDUNLOP Award Grace ThorpeHivins Services ARCC Award Phoebe AllgoodWilliam J. Bloye Award Ella JohnstoneLOTE Excellence Award Tamsyn PearsonMaths Excellence Award Jamie KaweckiYear 7 Canteen Encouragement Award Kira KingYear 7 Canteen Encouragement Award Taj VassYear 7 English Excellence Award Hayden KingYear 7 English Outstanding Effort Award Kalen Wittmer LiYear 7 Literacy Support Program Award Amy ReidYear 7 Literacy Support Program Award Mo JafariYear 7 SRC Award Hayden KingAustralian Education Union DSC Branch Award Joshua BraithwaiteCanteen Encouragement Award Ashlea MurdicaDrouin Cricket Club Award Riley FeilDrouin Lions Club Award Flynn Fawell GroenDrouin Lions Club Award Alayna KennedyDrouin Rotary Award Jordan DeszczDrouin RSL Award Zarkara SmithHivins Services ARCC Award Zoe WrightWilliam J. Bloye Award Shania LewisYear 8 Canteen Encouragement Award Teagan JonesYear 8 Canteen Encouragement Award Kiara CollisYear 8 English Excellence Award Chloe SmartYear 8 English Outstanding Effort Award Abbey TrottYear 8 Literacy Support Program Award Chad DensleyYear 8 Literacy Support Program Award Hailey HobdayYear 8 SRC Award Leaya TampalineAustralian Education Union DSC Branch Award Piper HastingsCreative Arts Award Trinity PowellDick Senini Scholarship Freya PeckDrouin Lions Club Award Chelsea SteelDrouin Rotary Award Ruby KellyDrouin Rotary Award Caitlyn WarrinerDrouin Rotary Award Chloe KirkmanDrouin Rotary Award Thalia MitchellDUNLOP Award Alex McDonaldHivins Services ARCC Award Taliah BrookerLOTE Excellence Award Lauren WebbMaths Excellence Award Ashley MurdicaYear 9 Canteen Encouragement Award Danielle CaseYear 9 English Excellence Award Thalia MitchellYear 9 English Outstanding Effort Award Daniel CarvossoYear 9 Literacy Support Program Award Soledad Laino LandrielYear 9 Literacy Support Program Award Tanisha Borella


SCHOLARSHIP CERTIFICATE STUDENT NAMEYear 9 SRC Award Lilly Henderson-CarberyBuxwear Award Krysta DouglassCampion Education Encouragement Award Tahlia Robinson-BristowDrouin Apex Award Jess LeeDrouin Rotary Award Kayla WoodlockDrouin Rotary Award Joshua LochkiDUNLOP Award Hannah Van WelFederation Training Award Maddi ShawFederation Training Award Bailey McNeillHivins Services ARCC Award Cody SimpsonPhillip & Terry Dent Achievement Award Cayden DeszczPhillip & Terry Dent Achievement Award Ali LieshoutPhoenix Screenprinting Award Josh HorsburghThe Meat Safe Longwarry VET Award Ashleigh HutchinsonWarragul Quilters Award Taylah WardWilliam Rea Award Joel PopeMaterials Technology Excellence Award Stacey SmithMaths Excellence Award Cayden DeszczYear 10 Canteen Encouragement Award Tyson MurrayYear 10 Canteen Encouragement Award Jade BakerYear 10 English Excellence Award Georgia ClaytonYear 10 English Outstanding Effort Award Braden LewisYear 10 SRC Award Alisha MajorSRC Leadership Award Joshua McNallyBob Rogers Encouragement Award Hannah SmithersBob Rogers Encouragement Award James HarrisCreative Arts Award Keira TillingDrouin Apex Award Tanika MooreDrouin Lions Club Award Amy RollsDrouin Rotary Award Bridie FarrarDrouin RSL Award Kassidy DalzielFederation Training Award Chloe WernerHivins Services ARCC Award Kassidy DalzielLyn Craig Memorial Scholarship Mikayla FernandezSmith McCarthy Wilson Accounting Scholarship Rachel CookSSV Academic & Sporting Achievement Award Harrison PhillipsVCAL Excellence Award Britt CarterWarragul Bus Lines Award Georgia HendersonMaths Excellence Award Alicia HeywoodYear 11 Canteen Encouragement Award Daisy DrakeYear 11 Canteen Encouragement Award Caleb WrightYear 11 English Excellence Award Brianna HopeYear 11 English Outstanding Effort Award Georgia HendersonYear 11 English Language Excellence Award Rachel KingYear 11 SRC Award Alyssa FritzlaffDSC Senior Art Acquisition Award Mia RiggioShane Vandeligt Memorial Scholarship Belah ReidYear 9 Canteen Encouragement Award Maggie MillsKwong Lee Dow Scholars Georgia ClaytonKwong Lee Dow Scholars Cayden DeszczADF Long Tan Leadership Ryan SimioniCFMEU VCE Support Scholarship Mia RiggioFederation University Year 11 Achievement Award Leah RasmussenFederation Business School Year 10 Endeavour Award Molly CampbellBaw Baw Shire Indigenous Scholarship Tess PriceYear 12 Baw Baw Shire Scholarship Jemyma Lieshout


YEAR 7Tarrant AgnoletoPhoebe AllgoodJasmine BalinskyIsabelle FankhauserJazmine FitzgeraldJay HumphreyElla JohnstoneJamie KaweckiHayden KingKira KingLola MalesByron PowellChantelle PreisTess PriceGrace ThorpeTaj VassGrace WaddellKalen Wittmer Li

YEAR 8Oran AndersonCaitlin BiljnaKaitlyn CheethamTahlia CousinJacob DaviesJordan DeszczOlivia FowlerJessica GyorfiIsabelle HarveyShae HogbenRachael JenkinsAshlea MurdicaGokul NairLayne ScotlandLeaya TampalineZoe Wright

YEAR 9Jodie BeardHalle BraybonTaliah BrookerDanielle CaseBilynda Dunn

Lilly Henderson-Carbery

Zoe HopeChloe KirkmanAlexander MacdonaldMaggie MillisThalia MitchellTrinity PowellEmily RussellLauren SmithersChelsea SteelCaitlyn WarrinerLauren Webb

YEAR 10Harrison BoothNatasha CameronGeorgia ClaytonRenee DavidsonCayden DeszczToby KaweckiAli LieshoutTyson MurrayKrystal MurraySpencer PhillipsJoel PopeKate RinehartDeanna RobertsRyan SimioniHannah Van WelTaylah Ward

YEAR 11Darcy BoskellBrooke CaseLochlin ClarkeKassidy DalzielBridie FarrarMikayla FernandezAlyssa FritzlaffGeorgia HendersonAlicia HeywoodBrianna HopeRachel KingHope MaplesonTaylah Marsh-IrwinJoshua McnallyHarrison PhillipsHannah SmithersCaleb Wright

YEAR 12Brooke DorlingAlexander FennerDarcie HowerBlake JohnsJemyma LieshoutShannon MellingsRuby PrattDylan PryorChloe Smith

TOP ACADEMIC STUDENTS FOR EACH YEAR LEVEL

2017 PRESENTATION NIGHT CONTINUED


VCAL Students Share Their Experience with TAFE CoursesBuilding and ConstructionLast year, as part of my schooling, I completed my Certificate II in Building and Construction at the Baw Baw Skills Centre in Warragul, which is run by AGA (Apprenticeship Groups Australia). I attended the TAFE course for 6 months and learnt a lot about the construction industry and the regulations and rules that need to be followed. At AGA we learnt how to read house plans and what certain symbols on the plans stand for, how to use power tools appropriately, correct protective equipment to use and our big assessment was to make blueprints for a miniature house and then follow the plans to build our own two storey little house.

By Jake

Screen and MediaIn VCAL we do a course that is called VET. VET is a course that is done alongside your schooling, every Wednesday or in some cases on Friday, we do our TAFE course.

My TAFE course is Screen and Media, every Wednesday I go to Federation Training in Warragul from 9am until 2:45pm. We find our own way there, it is right next to the train station and we go there in casual clothes. In Screen and Media we do everything on computers, we have done Photoshop work, 3D modelling and animation, working in teams for research tasks. TAFE feels like real life and it gives us skills we cannot get at school. It is a great part of VCAL.

By Matt

INTRODUCING...Miss StantonMy name is Maddy Ferguson and I recently had the pleasure of interviewing our new teacher Miss Stanton. After successfully passing VCAL in both Year 11 and 12 at Berwick Secondary College, Miss Stanton then went to Victoria University and studied to be a teacher and has since been a casual relief teacher (CRT) at many primary and secondary schools including Lynbrook, Lyndhurst, Nar Nar Goon Primary and Tooradin Primary School. Term 3 she was a CRT for Drouin Secondary College and Leongatha Secondary College. Miss Stanton is now a fulltime teacher at DSC and takes Year 8/9 VisCom, 8/9 3D Art, Year 10 Art, Year 11 LG and VCAL work related skills. Both VCAL classrooms have had a big revamp and thanks to Miss Stanton and Mrs Goss for putting all their time and effort into it. So welcome our new teacher Miss Stanton into our school and wish her all the best!


WELCOME TO YEAR 7 2018The Year 7 team has had a great start to the year with 190 students surviving their first week of many more to come at Secondary College. The teaching staff are enjoying their classes already and we are getting to know each other slowly. There is a lot to learn at this new stage - Sentral, Moodle, CATs, LGs and LCCs. Ask your child if they know what these terms mean!

Just a reminder that our Year 7 Welcome BBQ is on the Wednesday 14th February at 6pm in Moondah. All Year 7 families are encouraged to attend to have a sausage and a chat to the staff members working on our great team.

Learning Group Leaders this year are:7A – Jessica Cox

7B – Andrew Bohni

7C – Kevin Thorpe

7D – Rick Emery

7E – Ainslee Gallagher

7F – Kelly Davey

7G – Nella Marx

7H – Rachel Davies

The Learning Group Leaders, Rebecca Williams (Assistant Principal), Sharon Pocock (Year 7 Administration Assistant) and I look forward to working with you all in 2018.

Kerrie Wainwright Year 7 Learning Leader

Kerrie WainwrightYear 7 Learning Leader

Sharon PageYear 7 LCC Administration

Rachel DaviesYear 7 Assistant Leader

Year 7 Welcome BBQ Wednesday February 14th at 6pm

in Moondah There will be:

‐ Sausages for everyone ‐ Games for Year 7s ‐ An amazing opportunity to chat with LG teachers,

teachers, aides, people from the intervention and welfare teams.

Year 7 Welcome BBQ Wednesday February 14th at 6pm

in Moondah There will be:

‐ Sausages for everyone ‐ Games for Year 7s ‐ An amazing opportunity to chat with LG teachers,

teachers, aides, people from the intervention and welfare teams.


YEAR 8 & 9 LEARNING CULTURE TEAM 2018For families with students in years 8 & 9

Di CroftYear 8/9 LCC

Leader

Jayde Werner-Duffield

Year 9 LCCAssistant Leader

Corissa RieschieckYear 8 LCC

Assistant Leader

Welcome to 2018. Year 8 and 9 students and families have the support of their Learning Group Leader as the first port of call for day to day and on-going issues. It is important to communicate all needs and concerns.

There are many staff you or your child may interact with this year.

Our team of staff in the 8 & 9 Learning Culture Centre office include:• Mrs Maureen Hickman: 8-9 LCC Administration (the person most likely to answer the LCC phone)

• 8 & 9 Learning Culture Leader: Mrs Diane Croft (overseeing both year levels)

• Year 9 Assistant Leader: Ms Jayde Werner-Duffield

• Year 8 Assistant Leader: Ms Corissa Rieschieck

9 8A Learning Group Leader - Mrs Natalia Gunning

9 8B Learning Group Leader - Ms Corissa Rieschieck

9 8C Learning Group Leader - Mr Raminder Sandhu

9 8D Learning Group Leader - Mr James Firth

9 8E Learning Group Leader - Mr Simone Hoogeveen

9 8F Learning Group Leader - Ms Myrid Bartlett

9 8G Learning Group Leader - Ms Adie Perry

9 8H Learning Group Leader - Mr Bernie Walsh

Beyond the office our wider team with whom you may have contact include:• Assistant Principal - Mr Rob Monk

• The Careers staff - Mrs Kerry Wales, Ms Jen Rolls & Mr Jayden King

• The Wellbeing staff - led by Mrs Mary Fankhauser

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need advice or information

9 9A Learning Group Leader - Mr Andrew Marks

9 9B Learning Group Leader - Mr Matt Cox

9 9C Learning Group Leader - Mr Tom Lyons

9 9D Learning Group Leader - Mr Ben Stein

9 9E Learning Group Leader - Ms Jayde Werner-Duffield

9 9F Learning Group Leader - Ms Michelle Watson-Davies

9 9G Learning Group Leader - Mr Chris Senini

Maureen HickmanYear 8/9 LCCAdministration


2018 SENIOR SCHOOL TEAM

Rose AllenSenior School Leader

Andrew WalshYear 12 Level Assistant

Pat DowtyYear 11 Level Assistant

Gita WalkerYear 10 Level Assistant

Melissa TyrrellSenior LCC Adminstration

We are looking forward to working with all the students and parents in the Senior School this year. We are sure we will have a productive year, full of learning and opportunities for personal, social and emotional growth and development.

A particular warm welcome to all the Year 10 students and new students and their families who join the Senior School this year.

We are looking forward to building relationships with the young people in our care and encouraging them to reach their goals as they work towards completing their VCE or VCAL certificates or finding an apprenticeship or traineeship at the end of 2018 or beyond.

We would also like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the 2018 Senior School Team:

2018 Senior School Team

Rose Allen Andrew Walsh Pat Dowty Gita Walker Melissa Tyrrell Senior Level Leader Year 12 Level Assistant Year 11 Level Assistant Year 10 Level Assistant Senior LCC Administration

We are looking forward to working with all the students and parents in the Senior School this year. We are sure we will have a productive year, full of learning and opportunities for personal, social and emotional growth and development. A particular warm welcome to all the Year 10 students and new students and their families who join the Senior School this year. We are looking forward to building relationships with the young people in our care and encouraging them to reach their goals as they work towards completing their VCE or VCAL certificates or finding an apprenticeship or traineeship at the end of 2018 or beyond. We would also like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the 2018 Senior School Team:

The Year Level Assistants at Years 11 and 12 are the first port of call for any questions or concerns for our Year 11 and 12 students, or feel free to contact Mrs Melissa Tyrrell or Mrs Rose Allen. Please find below our Year 10 Team for 2018:

For all of our Year 10 students and families, your LG teacher is your first port of call if you have a concern or a question about anything at all, or feel free to contact Mrs Gita Walker, Mrs Melissa Tyrrell or Mrs Rose Allen.

Michael Wilson Assistant Principal

Rosemary Allen Senior Level Leader

Andrew Walsh Year 12 Level Assistant

Pat Dowty Year 11 Level Assistant

Gita Walker Year 10 Level Assistant

Karly Goss VCAL

Coordinator

Natalie Fisher VASS

Coordinator

Melissa Tyrrell Administrative

Assistant

Rosemary AllenSenior Level Leader


10F Learning Group Teacher

Jaydyn King 10A

Learning Group Teacher

Angela Dong 10B


Amy Forbes 10C


David Axford 10D


Phil Jeffrey 10E


Raj Siva 10G


The Year Level Assistants at Years 11 and 12 are the first port of call for any questions or concerns for our Year 11 and 12 students, or feel free to contact Mrs Melissa Tyrrell or Mrs Rose Allen.

Please find below our Year 10 Team for 2018:

2018 Senior School Team

Rose Allen Andrew Walsh Pat Dowty Gita Walker Melissa Tyrrell Senior Level Leader Year 12 Level Assistant Year 11 Level Assistant Year 10 Level Assistant Senior LCC Administration

We are looking forward to working with all the students and parents in the Senior School this year. We are sure we will have a productive year, full of learning and opportunities for personal, social and emotional growth and development. A particular warm welcome to all the Year 10 students and new students and their families who join the Senior School this year. We are looking forward to building relationships with the young people in our care and encouraging them to reach their goals as they work towards completing their VCE or VCAL certificates or finding an apprenticeship or traineeship at the end of 2018 or beyond. We would also like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the 2018 Senior School Team:

The Year Level Assistants at Years 11 and 12 are the first port of call for any questions or concerns for our Year 11 and 12 students, or feel free to contact Mrs Melissa Tyrrell or Mrs Rose Allen. Please find below our Year 10 Team for 2018:


Michael Wilson Assistant Principal

Rosemary Allen Senior Level Leader

Andrew Walsh Year 12 Level Assistant

Pat Dowty Year 11 Level Assistant

Gita Walker Year 10 Level Assistant

Karly Goss VCAL

Coordinator

Natalie Fisher VASS

Coordinator

Melissa Tyrrell Administrative

Assistant

Rosemary AllenSenior Level Leader


10F Learning Group Teacher

Jaydyn King 10A


Angela Dong 10B


Amy Forbes 10C


David Axford 10D


Phil Jeffrey 10E


Raj Siva 10G





Drouin Secondary College

VCE INFORMATION EVENING Tuesday 13th February 2018 at 7pm – 8pm

Where: Moondah Learning Centre

Who: Interested parents and Year 10, 11 and 12 VCE students

Program:

Meet the key 2018 VCE staff. What is VCE? The nuts and bolts of how it works. What do I have to do to meet the requirements to complete my VCE? How is the VCE assessed? What is the difference between SACs, SATs and Exams? What is the ATAR and how does it work? What is the GAT and why it is important? Expectations of DSC Senior School students. What is the difference between Homework and Study? Tips on how parents can support their child through VCE What is Special Provisions and am I eligible? What our Careers team can do to support you in VCE. What our Wellbeing team can do to support you in VCE. Key 2018 dates. Opportunity to ask a panel of staff questions on anything VCE/DSC related.

UPDATE YOUR CONTACT DETAILSPlease remember to inform the front office if any of your contact details change eg address, phone number, email, emergency contacts etc. It is very important that the College is able to contact families in case of an emergency and also for teachers to communicate with you about your child’s learning and wellbeing. To update your details please call the front office or email [email protected].



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Just want to do homework in a quiet, friendly place?

Homework Club

Tuesday, Wednesdayand Thursday

at 3.45 to 4.45 in E3Supervised

by tutors and teachers to

help support your learning

STARTS TUESDAY 20TH FEBRUARY

VCE Homework Help After school - 3.40pm to 4.30pm

Senior Study Centre

Mondays History: Revolutions, Further Maths,

English Language, Psychology

Wednesdays - PE

Thursdays - Maths Methods, Geography


What's cooking...in the Food Technology kitchens?

Welcome to another school year from the DSC Food team!

We’re looking forward to sending home some great foods with the students this year, but this becomes difficult if they don’t have a container. Please make sure all Food Technology students have a clean, named container with lid for all practical classes to help us protect our precious environment by using less throwaway products. ARCC awards are on offer for everyone who remembers as we feel it’s really important!

Shrove Tuesday is coming up on Tuesday 13th February, so what better way to celebrate than pancakes for breakfast. Find us in the undercover area before school and share some breakfast to help you get a great start to your learning for the day.

As always, we’re happy to support students with allergies and intolerances. Please discuss these with us so we have alternatives available.

We look forward to another great year in the kitchens this year! Watch this space…

On the move...BUXWEAR UNIFORM SHOP AND CANTEENare now located at the front of The Lyn Kelly Stadium (The Gym)

The Buxwear Uniform Shop at DSC is now on the carpark side of the stadium. It is open on Thursdays 10am to 6pm & the first Saturday of each month 9.30am to 12.30pm. For more information on uniforms or to see the price list go to the Uniform page on our website www.drouinsc.vic.edu.au.

In preparation for the start of building works, the Canteen has relocated into the stadium kitchen (on the tennis court side). Students using the canteen enter via the old student entrance to the stadium. All students entering the stadium for sport please go through the front door closest to the carpark.


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Library LowdownNeed a space to complete class work or homework? A4, the classroom in the library, is open at lunchtimes for study for students from ALL year levels. You are welcome to bring your lunch. It opens a few minutes after the bell for the start of lunch. What was that about lunch? Yes, you are welcome to bring your lunch.

The Main Library can be used before school for study too - routinely studying in the library is a great strategy to help keep up to date. Join us at 8.30am for quality studying.

Wait, there's more. As if that's not enough opportunity, come in after school on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until 4.30pm for another chance to study!

Be organised and be proud of what you can achieve when you put in the effort.

Year 7 Reading & LiteracyAll Year 7 students are participating in the Accelerated Reader Program with library staff or are involved in the literacy support program, “Cars & Stars”.

Accelerated Reader takes place during SURFF and English lessons in the library. With the aid of computerised quizzes, students are placed on a level appropriate to their reading ability.

Students need to be supported at home with a routine of regular reading. At this stage of the year, students should all have selected books at their level and be reading them regularly at home.

The target for Semester 1 is to read at least three books and successfully complete quizzes on each.

Thank you for supporting your child’s reading.

DSC English, SURFF and Library Staff



Year 8 Melbourne Camp2017

For some, Melbourne camp was a new experience and for others, it was a chance to re-explore the beautiful city. As we arrived at the hostel, everyone made themselves comfortable even though some had trouble with their key cards to unlock the doors. We travelled by bus, tram and walked to many exciting destinations that included rock climbing, the Queen Victoria Market, the MCG and the Eureka Skydeck just to name a few. The rock climbing helped some of us face our fears and others just enjoyed the wonderful view of Melbourne. Ice skating was very refreshing on the 40 degree day, but the walk to the aquarium was a killer.

The Old Melbourne Goal was absolutely terrifying especially for the groups who went at night time, the supernatural feeling was very real when walking into the haunted cells.

Everyone was looking forward to seeing Ferdinand at Crown cinemas and it was a hilarious movie to watch and it was nice to relax in a cool cinema. The view from the Melbourne Star was breathtaking and everyone enjoyed the time to chillax from the extreme days we had been having. The animals at the zoo were very interesting and educational to learn their ways of life. Most people felt a thrill of excitement as they went down the water slide or jumped off the 3 metre high diving board at MSAC, others were scared out of their skin at the horrifying thought of jumping. By the end of the week everyone was extremely rundown and ready to go home after a fun filled week.

By Camryn, Zarkara, Brooke and Shania



Year 9 CampThe end of the year saw Year 9 students set off on 3 choices of outdoor camp run by Outdoor Education Group (OEG). Students could choose 5 days at The Grampians bushwalking and rock climbing, Lake Eildon bushwalking and sea kayaking or the Murray River bushwalking and canoeing. All groups left early on the Monday morning excited with anticipation. Over the week groups of 14 students and 2 staff came together, learning new skills, playing games, supporting each other through difficult challenges and living 24 / 5 in each other’s company. The week saw incredible resilience from all groups in the 40 to 45 degree heat. The team at The Grampians showed incredible determination walking in very high temperatures.

Overall, the feedback from all groups was positive and especially those who could relax in the waters of the Murray River through the hot afternoons. The camp program focused on the College values of Achievement, Respect, Commitment and Community. A fantastic opportunity with wonderful outcomes were achieved by all; this was a true chance to explore personal obstacles and find strategies for success and friendship. A special thank you to all OEG and DSC staff who accompanied the students for the week, sharing the highs and challenges side by side. Mr Hasley at the Grampians, Mrs Forbes and Mr Axford at Lake Eildon and Mr Russell and Mr King at the Murray. I certainly loved the good company and beautiful surrounds of the Murray River region too.

Gita Walker

2017






Year 8 Lake Eildon CampAmelia’s Experience:

At first glance the Eildon camp seems quite terrible, and yes we thought so too. The Lake Eildon camp is actually enjoyable and is definitely a learning experience. The activities include hiking, canoeing and camping in tents, or in our case, a tarp under the stars. It’s not just for people who like the outdoors and exercise, it’s for anyone willing to have a good time. The five day camp teaches leadership, cooking, outdoor education, and teamwork. The skills we learnt are all things that will benefit our future. While it was hard, once the whole experience was over, we all felt so accomplished and we had bonded as a team. The groups were made up of students with differing strengths and weaknesses, we were all determined enough to push ourselves and complete camp activities to the best of our ability. Even though we had no choice but to push through because we were stuck in the bush surrounded by a lake, the outdoor camp was great!

Beth’s experience:

This camp was certainly different from the Melbourne camp, for starters we only had limited time with a proper toilet and had to sleep outside. But all the scary stuff aside this camp was a time to try new things and make new friends. Unfortunately, our group only had 4 girls and we were stuck with stinking boys, lucky the beautiful views made up for this. Each group had their own experiences and inside jokes, we all have new memories and even I, someone who personally hates the outdoors, wouldn’t be against going again. I started the week thinking “OMG this is going to be AWFUL” and ended saying “this isn’t so bad and I’m enjoying this”. Even the bus rides were fun. Once you get past the smell of five day old BO, the stories and laughs we shared were one of the best parts and I even think the teachers didn’t mind spending five days straight with us.

I hope that more girls decide to go on this trip than in 2017. We each had time to cook and try our hand at different jobs around the campsite. Some group members even chose to sleep on a tarp under the stars along the shoreline, which meant that I got my group’s tent to myself.

2017



SPORTS NEWS...Get ready........... for an exciting year of sport. We’ve got loads of opportunities for our students to represent DSC. To view what's happening in sport you can check the sport dates on Sentral.

Get set........... registrations are live online now! All students have received access to view the sports on offer and to register.

Go.......... we are about to make a splash in the pool. Swim sports are on Thursday 15th February. The swim sports are super fun day. The day includes the opportunity to dress up in house colours, race against friends and fun novelty events. The SRC will have the BBQ sizzling, a snag will cost $2 and a can of drink $1 and funds raised will go towards a charity chosen by the SRC. Come along and check out the action!

Please note: On the day of the swimming sports all students are to start their day at school. All students will be transported to the pool after rolls have been marked. Students will be transported back to school at the end of the day. Students that bring a note will be allowed to head home from the pool.

COLES SPORTS FOR SCHOOLS:Coles Sports for Schools program is back for 2018 and DSC is registered! The program gives schools across Australia the opportunity to earn sports gear just by collecting vouchers from Coles. Too easy!!

For every $10 spent at Coles you'll receive 1 voucher. The more we collect the more sports gear we can buy, YES! Vouchers can be placed in the Coles Sports for Schools box, located at the General Office.

Dress up in your brightest house colours to support your team and don't forget your suncreen and hat.

Let’s have an amazing year of sport together. Sport Rules!

Bernie Walsh Sports Coordinator



Drouin Secondary College would like to thank Warragul Drycleaners for their continued support of the College Leadership Program

From the School Nurse...


Do you need to update your student’s medical information?Thank you to those parents who have informed the school of changes to their child’s medical condition, health plans and medication requirements. It is very important that this information is kept up-to-date in case your

student requires medical treatment while they are at school.

If your child’s medical condition has changed and you have not yet updated your child’s records, please contact your child’s Learning Culture Centre (LCC).

If your child requires medication at school, please hand the medication in to the LCC with a signed note from a parent/guardian. Medication needs to be in its original packaging, including any prescription label, clearly marked with the student’s name, the dosage and time to be taken.

Thank you in advance for your feedback as we continue to work in partnership to provide the best care for the students together.

Living Well with Asthma: Advice for Parents and Carers

1 in 10 people in Australia have asthma. Children and adolescents with current asthma are more likely to miss days of school due

to asthma and a key aspect of improving quality of life is ensuring that your child is able to engage fully in the physical activity and social aspects of life and learning.

Good asthma control is:

• Symptom free during the day and during physical exercise, reducing the need for reliever medication,

• Symptom free at night, allowing for a good night’s rest,

• Rarely experiencing asthma attacks or exacerbations,

• Preventer medication and devices are being used correctly and as prescribed (eg. on a daily basis),

• Having an asthma action plan to follow, both for the school and at home, and promptly acting on the plan when asthma symptoms occur.

Asthma symptoms are not a normal aspect of life and should be taken seriously. Children and teenagers with poor asthma control should be encouraged to seek assistance, and should visit their GP or respiratory physician for an asthma review as soon as possible.

Thank You

WHY IS BREAKFAST SO IMPORTANT?

A good, nutritious breakfast helps you get fuelled up and ready for the day. At school, a hungry child can lose concentration in class, have no energy and may be more likely to snack on unhealthy foods such as chips or biscuits if they do not get a good breakfast. Try some easy breakfast ideas:

Wholemeal toast, cereals and eggs all provide the power (energy) kid’s bodies need to get through the morning.

Milk and other dairy products are especially good for growing bodies and healthy bones.

Use a blender to mix fruit and milk into a smoothie full of goodness.

Cut up fresh fruit and give it to the kids with yoghurt and a piece of toast.

For more information, go to:

http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=284&id=2244#3

Prepared by West Gippsland Healthcare Group –

Health Promotion Team ph 5624 3500



1300 787 624 cardinia.vic.gov.au

Date: Mondays from 5 February to 19 March 2018

Time: 3.30-5.00pm

Venue: Bunyip Hall (Main Rd, Bunyip)

Ages: 12-17 Years

Start your week with a BANG! And join us for some myth busting experiments and action packed activities.

For more information please contact My Place on 1800 4 YOUTH

Registration Training Session

Current & New Players

Boys & Girls Welcome

Under 10, Under 12 & Under 14’s teams

Sunday 25th February, 2018 Hallora Recreation Reserve

Light training session 11am - 12pm Followed by a free sausage sizzle

For enquiries please contact:

Chris Wilson (President) 0407 822 755

Hallora Junior Football Club


STUDENT ID PHOTOSMonday 12th February

Student ID photos will be taken on Monday 12th February. These photos are for student identification only. The formal school photos that parents can purchase are scheduled for Term 2 on the 28th May. Further information will be sent out closer to that time.

CELEBRATION ASSEMBLYMonday 19th February at 9am

LEADERSHIP ASSEMBLYTuesday 3rd March at 9am

Lyn Kelly StadiumJoin us to celebrate the hard work and

achievements of all our students.

COLLEGE DATESWEEK 3

Saturday 10/02 Ficifolia Festival

Monday 12/02 Student ID Photos

9TPP Flavorite Excursion

Tuesday 13/02 VCE Parent/Student Information Evening @ 7pm Moondah

Wednesday 14/02 Year 7 Welcome BBQ @ 6pm Moondah

Thursday 15/02 Whole School Swimming Sports

Friday 16/02 Year 7 Immunisations

Legal Studies Excursion

WEEK 4

Monday 19/02 Celebration Assembly

Wednesday 21/02 Year 8 Cricket

Friday 23/02 Inter Boys Cricket

Saturday 24/02 DOVE Team Building Camp

Sunday 25/02 DOVE Team Building Camp

WEEK 5

Monday 26/02 Year 7 Camp

Tuesday 27/02 Year 7 Camp

8HOL Camp

Wednesday 28/02 Year 7 Camp

8HOL Camp

Thursday 01/03 8HOL Camp

Year 7 Cricket

Friday 02/03 8HOL Camp

WEEK 6

Tuesday 06/03 Leadership Assembly

Thursday 08/03 Casual Clothes Day

SECONDARYC O L L E G E

Contact Hours: 8.15am – 4.30pm

Ph: (03) 5625 1002

Fax: (03) 5625 1297

Email: [email protected]

2018 TERM DATES

Term 1: 30 January to 29 March

Term 2: 16 April to 29 June

Term 3: 16 July to 21 September

Term 4: 8 October to 21 December

WEEK 7

Monday 12/03 Labour Day Public Holiday

WEEK 8

Tuesday 20/03 WG Sports Round Robin

WEEK 9

Wednesday 28/03 Parent Teacher Student Meetings 4.15-9pm

Thursday 29/03 Parent Teacher Student Meetings 9am-12pm

Final Day of Term One

Friday 30/03 Good Friday Public Holiday

WEEK 1 - TERM TWO

Monday 16/04 First Day of Term Two

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